REPTILES OF THE NEVADA TEST SITE

Abstract

Results are reported from an ecological study of reptiles of the Nevada Test Site. Twenty-nine species of reptiles were found, including one tortoise, thirteen lizards, ard fifteen snakes. The effects of nuclear detonations were apparent on the distribution of reptiles near ground zero. The degree of disturbance decreased outward from ground zero. Food and suitable habitat were the main factors affecting the distribution of reptiles. (C.H.)